A life of victory!

As a child of God in this age you are a partaker of the new covenant. This new covenant came into being as a result of the death and resurrection of Jesus. You were drafted into this covenant when you became born again. This new covenant is described as better than the old, previous covenant - Heb 8:6. As great as all the old testament men and women of God were they were operating in a covenant that is less than the new covenant.

One of the benefits of this new covenant which makes it better than the old covenant is the fact that you have God living in you, and not just God with or for you, as was the case in the old covenant. You see in the old dispensation God would come upon a man and enable this man to do what he was called to do. However in this dispensation God has sent the Holy Spirit to live on your inside 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This gives you an edge.

Friend, you are empowered to do great things because the Greater One dwells on your inside - 1 John 4:4. There is no need to fear whatever the world throws at you because you have what it takes to live a life of victory - 1 John 5:4. In every situation you win. Thank God for the gift of the Holy Spirit!

Have an exceptional day!

The Greatest Love III

One of the ways you can identify whether someone loves God is that they observe God's instructions and follow His directions - John 14:21. In order to truly love God you must first have a revelation of God's love. When you know the love of God then you will know that any instruction given by God is ultimately for your good. God cannot direct you into failure.

Friend your trust in God is dependent on your love for Him. You must trust that God only has good thoughts about you. His desire is for you to have a great future - Jer 29:11. As you trust God He will direct your paths into success - Pro 3:5-6.

With the God-kind of love in expression you can't fail

Every child of God has the capacity to love - Rom 5:5. God knows the capacity of love to transform any situation and so He gave us the ability to love. It was God's love that caused Him to send His only Son at the time - John 3:16. Love was at the root of what transformed a situation that seemed impossible in the natural - Gen 3:16. As a result of Jesus' sacrifice billions of people today can declare that they are children of God.

What situation are you facing currently that seems impossible? God has already given you a blueprint for dealing with the situation. What would love do in that situation? God expects you to respond in love. Afterall scripture lets us know that love never fails - 1 Cor 13:8. If you allow the Holy Spirit to lead you through love you will not fail in that situation. Rather that situation will be supernaturally turned around.

Friend resist the temptation to respond naturally by the help of the Holy Spirit. Allow the supernatural love of God to flow freely from you. With the God-kind of love on your side you can't fail.

The Greatest Love

Gal 5:6. Amp.
For [if we are] in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated and energized and expressed and working through love.

Love can be described as the catalyst of faith. It takes love for faith to be activated and expressed. You see it took a revelation of the love of God for you to have faith in Jesus. You had to believe that God loves you so much that He sent His only son to die in your place so that He could redeem you from the enemy's camp.

Once you dedicate your life to God it takes the revelation of the love of God to continually live by faith. You have the ability to love God because He loves you - Rom 5:5. All things work out for your good because you love God - Rom 8:28. You have faith in God's ability to make all things work out for your good because you know He loves you.

This is what it means to have faith activated by love. Since love never fails - 1 Cor 13:8 - therefore faith activated by love cannot fail. As you live by love-activated faith - Rom 1:17 - you will succeed irrespective of the current situations. Make a decision today to walk in love and then you will enjoy the manifestations of the Word of God in your life.

Shout, your victory is here!

According to scripture in Jam 1:17, "every good and perfect gift comes from God." The Bible goes on to let us know that God's thoughts towards us are "thoughts of good and not of evil, to bring you to an expected end or to give you a future and hope" - Jer 29:11. The Psalmist says "what is man that thou art mindful of him" - Psa 8:4. In Matt 7:11, Jesus says "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!"

All these scriptures refer to a good, loving and kind God. They refer to a God who is ready, willing and able to shower His children will favor. God's desire is that all things will work out for your good - Rom 8:28 - and that you will never lack any good thing - Psa 37:25. This is the nature of the God who loves you. Aren't you glad that this is the character of the God who loves you.

Friend have a positive attitude and expect the favor of God to manifest in every situation that you face. Expect that you will eventually end up in a good place irrespective of the situations that you face. After all Jesus said "but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." Jesus overcame so that you can overcome. So don't let anyone or any situation get you down and depressed. Do your part by developing and releasing your faith concerning the promises of God, and standing firm on the Word of God. The manifestation of your victory is around the corner.

Let the favor of God flow freely in your life

Sin is one of the greatest blockers of divine favor. Sin stops the flow of divine favor in your direction. How can the favor of God be in abundance over your life while you continually sin - Rom 6:1? What business does light have with darkness - 2 Cor 6:14?

The truth is that when you became born again, you old sin nature was replaced and a new nature was given to you. Your old spirit was replaced with a brand new spirit. You are now the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, the light of the world. As a result of this transformation your default state is no longer sinful.

From time to time you may still stumble and make mistakes. However as a child of God you do not make sin a habit. Rather you pick yourself up, confess your sin - Pro 28:13, move on and stay in God's Word. You keep pressing on. Don't allow guilt and shame to keep you bound. As you make a conscious effort to leave sin behind the flow of God's favor will continue to be present in all of your endeavors.

Nothing can stop you, you are an overcomer

When you accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and became a child of God, you entered into a covenant with God. A covenant is an agreement between 2 parties that cannot be broken except by death. One of the benefits of this covenant is your partnership with the Holy Spirit. This partnership makes you unbeatable.

Rom 8:13 illustrates the strength of this partnership. According to this scripture no one can successfully stand against you if God is for you. Listen friends you must settle it in your heart that God is always on your side. This is evidenced by the fact that the Holy Spirit lives on your inside.

Jesus said that there will be trials and tribulations. However you have what it takes to overcome in every situation because the Greater One is on your inside - 1 Jn 4:4. Be cheerful and courageous in the face of challenges because you know that you have the supernatural advantage - 1 Jn 4:4.

Living an Effective Life

According to scripture in 2 Pe 1:3, everything that you need to live the life that God has called you live has been given to you by the power of God through your knowledge of Him. The word life in this verse of scripture is from the Greek word Zoe, which refers to the God kind of life. The God kind of life is not an ordinary life; it is not an average life.

Friend, you must learn how to access the power of God in order to live an effective life. Without the manifestation of the power of God in your life you will not experience the fullness of life. God has made that power available to you by sending His Holy Spirit to dwell in every believer. You must consciously acknowledge the Holy Spirit, and yield yourself to His direction and promptings. This is key to living an effective life.

Watch the impossible become a reality

According to scripture in Isa 59:16, God had to step in to rescue humanity. He did not find a man who had all the capabilities to redeem man i.e. an intercessor who was righteous. Therefore He sent His only Son, at the time, to die on our behalf. Jesus died as the only son of God. He resurrected as the first son of God amongst billions of sons to follow. Friend you and I are now children of God because of Jesus' victory.

When Jesus left, He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in us. One of the roles of the Holy Spirit is as an intercessor. An intercessor is one who stands in the place of prayer to bridge the gap between man and God. This gives God the permission to step into the human arena and effect changes. Now that we have the Holy Spirit in us, we can intercede effectively - Rom 8:26-27. Leverage your partnership with the Holy Spirit, the greatest intercessor. Let the prayer begin and watch as the impossible becomes a reality in the lives of others.

You must be confident

The power of God is resident in the Holy Spirit. This current generation is marked by the dispensation of the Holy Spirit. When Jesus left He sent the Holy Spirit to reside in us. This is the same Holy Spirit who is described as the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge and reverence in Is 11:2.

Friend, as a child of God, the Holy Spirit resides in you. This means that you have access to the power of God as well as all the attributes described in Is 11:2. Therefore there is nothing in the world that can stop you because the Holy Spirit is greater than anything that the world can throw at you - 1 Jn 4:4. It's time to face any situation with confidence because you know that with the Holy Spirit on your inside you cannot be defeated.

You will have a 100% success rate

According to scripture - Pro 20:27, the spirit of a man is the lamp of The Lord. You see God is spirit - Jn 4:24 and man is made in the image and likeness of God - Gen 1:26. Therefore man is essentially a spirit. Man is a spirit who has a soul and lives in a body. This is why God leads man through the spirit. God seeks to direct man onto the prefect path.

For you to do all that God has called you to do or to become all that God has called you to be you must be led by the spirit. You must be sensitive to the leanings and promptings of the Spirit of God. The word lamp is used in Pro 20:27 to signify illumination and clarity. God shines light onto your path through your spirit to direct you. Friend learn to yield to the directions of God and you will never fail. As long as you remain committed to God's instructions you will have a 100% success rate.

You must stand your ground and claim your victory

Scripture refers to the devil as a relentless thief - Jn 10:10. His sole mission in life is to destroy humanity. His hatred for humanity is based on the fact that man has what he originally desired. He desired to be like God and rebelled when he did not get this desire granted - Isa 14:14. This desire was not consistent with God's plan and purpose for the devil. 

However when God created man, He made man like Himself - Gen 1:26. From that point on the devil has sought to destroy man. Thank God that after Adam yielded himself to the devil's plans, God had a restoration plan - Gen 3:15. It is because of the victory of Jesus at Calvary that we have regained access to the God-kind of life - Jn 10:10. Jesus came so that we can have that life to an overflowing measure. 

So the stage has been set for our victory. We are united with, and are sons of God - 1 Cor 12:12-14. Therefore Jesus' victory is our victory. There is no longer any way for the devil to defeat us. This does not stop him from trying; he is a thief afterall. Irrespective of what he throws at you, you must stand your ground and remember that you have already won. Be of good cheer, Jesus won the victory for us - Jn 16:33. 

Nothing can defeat you

Friend, how do you respond when you are faced with major challenges? Do you cower down in defeat or do you rise up to face the challenge based on your faith in the Word? D you have a revelation of what the Word says about your victory?

You see your victory in life was secured by the blood of Jesus - Rev 12:11. Your faith in Jesus and the power of the blood, and your perseverance in the face of challenging situations together ensure that you walk in the reality of your victory.

There is no longer any need to retreat and surrender. The enemy was already defeated. That defeat was not just for the moment it was an everlasting defeat. That defeat over 2000 years which came about via the sacrifice of Jesus covers you and the generations to come. So take your place now in the row of champions. Shout for joy in the face of any situation. You are already victorious.

You have overcome by the victory of Jesus

Thank God for the free gift of salvation. Although this gift was free to you and I, the cost to God was priceless. God chose to redeem us not by natural means which will eventually decay, but by the sacrificing His Son - 1 Pe 1:18-19. Jesus was tempted in all ways but found to be without sin - Heb 4:15. Therefore His blood that was shed was spotless, pure and perfect. This what what was needed to take care of all of the sins of humanity.

God made this sacrifice so that you and I can live in dominion as He originally intended - Gen 1:26-28. God restored us back into right standing with Him through the sacrifice of Jesus. Now we are free from every bondage of sin, sickness and lack. Friend you don't have to live in condemnation or guilt any longer. The blood of Jesus took care of it all. If you make a mistake, confess your sins right there and move on. As you develop in your relationship with God and spend time in the Word, you will be empowered to walk in the manifestation of your victory over that sin. Remember you are an overcomer - 1 Jn 5:4.

You are called to a higher life

You are an ambassador of Christ - 2 Cor 5:20. An ambassador is one who represents one nation in front of another. An ambassador is empowered by his/her home nation to stand on behalf of the home nation. An ambassador has diplomatic immunity and is subject to the laws of the home nation and not the host nation. Likewise the embassy, where the ambassador resides, is subject to the laws of the home nation and not the laws of the host nation. The embassy is considered to be an extension of the home nation.

As an ambassador of Christ you have similar attributes. You are only subject to the laws and the economy of the Kingdom of God. While you abide by the laws of nation in which you reside, you are not subject to the issues of the world. God has called you to a higher life. You must elevate your mind and attitude in order to live this higher life. Your success has been determined by God. Don't let anyone or any circumstance tell you otherwise.

Victory is Yours

As a child of God, you were made righteous by faith - Rom 5:1. You exercised your faith in accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. Therefore it was by faith that your status got changed. You are no longer condemned but now you have a right standing with God; you have the right to approach God with boldness without fear or condemnation. This is what it means to be righteous.

This change in status was possible because of the sacrifice of Jesus. Jesus became our sins, He died and was locked up in hell for 3 days. Every sin that had been committed and was to be committed in the future was taken care of. Thank God that on the 3rd day, after He had satisfied the claims of justice, He rose up victorious over the powers of the enemy. That victory is ours by virtue of our identification with Jesus. Friend you are already victorious; you must continuously walk in the consciousness of that victory.

You have already won

There is no doubt about the victory that Jesus won over the enemy. Col 2:15 says that Jesus disarmed the enemy and made a public spectacle of the enemy's camp; He triumphed over the enemy. As a result of this victory the enemy no longer has any hold over a child of God. Jesus' victory is your victory.
Friend, the enemy has been dethroned. He has lost the battle. There's no need to live a defeated life any longer. Rise up and take your rightful place as a victor. No matter what you may be going through now remember that you are already and overcomer. Stand on God's Word and enforce your covenant rights today.

Your freedom is a reality

Thank God that you are no longer under the dispensation of the law. By virtue of the sacrifice and victory of Jesus sin is no longer your master once you accept Jesus as Lord and Savior. At that point you have been translated from the requirements of the law to the freedom of grace.

Friend you have been set free. You no longer have to live in fear of sin. Rather approach every sinful condition with confidence based on God's word that sin has no dominion over you - Rom 6:14. Once you became born again you lost your status as a sinner.

You are now a child of God empowered to live above sin. You may stumble from time to time but this doesn't change your eternal status. Rather dust yourself off and try again. As you apply the word of God in that situation and keep pressing in you will overcome that sin. Your freedom is a reality; walk in it.

Walk in Total Victory

You became a child of God once you identified with Christ and His victory over the enemy. John describes this by saying, "you are from God" - 1 Jn 4:4. He goes on to say in this scripture that you have overcome the enemy and his agents because as a child of God you have the Holy Spirit living in the inside of you.

The fact that you have God Spirit's on your inside means that you already have the capacity to overcome in any situation. However you must learn how to engage the Holy Spirit. This starts by acknowledging His presence and power. Then you must develop a relationship and stay in fellowship with Him. So that when you face those situations you are conscious of His presence and His promptings.

In order to develop a relationship and stay in fellowship with God's Spirit you must spend time in God's presence during your prayer, mediation and thanksgiving time. As you spend time in God's presence learn to be sensitive to His voice and direction. As you follow His direction in every area of your life you will walk in total victory.

Position yourself for a successful future

Pro 22:2
The rich and poor have this in common,
The Lord is the maker of them all (NKJV)

According to scripture in Pro 22:2 God created both the rich and poor. You don't have to fail or to be poor. Friend, God created every man and woman with the capacity to succeed, excel and prosper. However you must do your part in order to walk in the fullness of God's plans and purpose for your life.

One of the things that you must discipline yourself to do is to set your mind consistent with God's expectations for you. Pro 23:7 says that as a man thinks so is he. You condition yourself to develop an image consistent with God's word by spending time in God's Word consistently. Let God's Word be your standard.

God's plans for you are for good and not evil, to bring you to a good end - Jer 29:11. God is committed to your success however you must develop a mindset consistent with God's plans for you. Make a commitment today to position yourself for a successful future.